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TNZ targets Chinese family market in winter push 4th June 2026 /

TNZ targets Chinese family market in winter push

A new campaign targeting Chinese families launches in the valuable visitor market, with TNZ investing more in promoting NZ’s winter.


Li Xian campaign helps drive China demand – TNZ 24th April 2026 /

Li Xian campaign helps drive China demand – TNZ

Tourism New Zealand says a partnership with Chinese actor Li Xian has helped lift demand from China.


Lisa Li: China market beats summer expectations, but momentum under threat 23rd April 2026 / /

Lisa Li: China market beats summer expectations, but momentum under threat

After a strong peak season, there are worries Middle East tensions could slow one of NZ’s most valuable markets.


Visa changes supporting China growth – Upston 15th April 2026 /

Visa changes supporting China growth – Upston

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says strong Chinese New Year demand and government visa changes were key drivers of growth in February’s international visitor numbers.


Feb arrivals hit 98% of pre-Covid as Chinese numbers jump… 14th April 2026 /

Feb arrivals hit 98% of pre-Covid as Chinese numbers jump…

Overseas visitor arrivals totalled 408,100 in February 2026, up by 15.2% on the same month last year, and equating to 98% of the total seen in pre-Covid February 2019.


Visa-free via Aus trial drives $210m boost from Chinese, Pacific visitors – Stanford 20th February 2026 /

Visa-free via Aus trial drives $210m boost from Chinese, Pacific visitors – Stanford

The government’s new visa-free travel pathway for eligible Chinese and Pacific passport holders transiting through Australia has delivered a significant lift in arrivals and tourism revenue.


China surges, Australia rises in Dec as annual arrivals top 3.5 million 13th February 2026 / /

China surges, Australia rises in Dec as annual arrivals top 3.5 million

Monthly growth was driven by a 29% increase in visitors from China and good demand from across the ditch.


Chinese New Year travel surge expected 2nd February 2026 /

Chinese New Year travel surge expected

South Island highways are expected to have increased traffic volumes around the time of the Chinese New Year from 17 February to 3 March.


TNZ launches brand ambassador campaign with Chinese film star Li Xian 30th October 2025 /

TNZ launches brand ambassador campaign with Chinese film star Li Xian

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Wellington Airport partners with China airport 29th September 2025 /

Wellington Airport partners with China airport

Wellington Airport has signed a memorandum of understanding with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, the busiest airport in China and seventh busiest in the world with 76 million passengers in 2024.


Hotels, attractions, cruise join Upston in China 23rd September 2025 /

Hotels, attractions, cruise join Upston in China

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing for five days with members of the tourism sector, including attractions, tour operators, hotels and aviation.


…as she preps to lead tourism-focussed trade mission to China 19th September 2025 /

…as she preps to lead tourism-focussed trade mission to China

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston will lead an industry delegation to China on Monday on a tourism-focussed trade mission.